Basic steps to create Apps For Android Devices

For
new comers, developing a mobile application can be daunting in first
place. The good news is that there are many guides available that can
help you develop a mobile app for Android based devices. In this
article, we have summarized some basic steps toward Android
application development and get it listed in Google Play Store.

Idea

The
first step for developing any kind of mobile app is to have the idea
of it. Think about something that can be useful for users to have on
a mobile device. It could be entertaining or educational one or
something very difficult. However, there are no such requirements to
be innovative in order to create applications for Android devices.
All you need to do to get a kick-start is to have an idea of
something better that is already available in the market.

User
Experience

No
matter, what kind of app you are considering to develop, the
importance of user experience cannot be underestimated for your ​app
usage. Most users have a tendency to stop using an app if they find
it difficult to use or get frustrated by its complex or incomplete
features. Online reviews and users’ feedback for a popular app can
give you an idea of what makes a pleasant user experience. In
addition, you can also use Frameworking and Timeline software to
visualize the interface and usage of your mobile app and act
accordingly.

Design

Your
application’s design has a direct link to your business. Designing
an app also involves the development of a brand’s reputation, so it
is very important to create a consistent application design for your
app with the help of attractive colors, fonts and logos.

Monetizing

Most
people hate the interruption of ads when using mobile applications.
It is suggested to avoid monetizing your apps too early so that you
can retain your customers for a long term basis.

Language

Writing
your own software program is critical in developing a well-designed
app. It may sound daunting to start with the development process;
luckily, there are many guidelines available that can be helpful. On
the other hand, choosing the programming language for your app
depends on what kind of application you want to develop and what
operating system you want to run the app on. Once you have chosen a
language, the next step is to start developing the app. Language
options include

React
Native, Xamarin, ExtJS and Android Studio.

Backend

An
application may need a backend which usually refers to a computer
which manages all the data required and generated by the application.
Applications requiring a backend include chat apps and social media
app while apps like calculator do not need any backend code to run.
As a general rule, backend codes are written with the help of NodeJS
, PHP or similar codes that can sit somewhere on a server usually
with some kind of databases like MySQL.

Testing

It
is a must to have a test device to enable the app development. Most
Integrated Development Environments (IDE) come with a device
stimulator for their respective OS(s) which can help you test
different phones of different screen sizes and slower hardware to see
if your app is extensively accessible.